Is This Too Much Crimp

[mdi]

K.I.S.S. Until you have a problem with chambering, forget the Lee "post crimping sizing die". Even then if chambering problems occur, find out why and fix it, don't just cover it up...

 

[Sundancer2004]

The question I was going to ask. How hard are you pushing them. And I would use a taper crimp, although some folks successfully roll crimp them.


I had a revolver that would not shoot plated bullets no matter what crimp or velocity, my guess was poorly aligned chambers, dunno. It shot jacketed great. Might not be the bullet, might be too much crimp, might be a combination of things.

I shoot a couple of different X-Treme bullets and like them, but they don't like to be abused much. The Powerbond is a better choice to try to push real hard. I shoot a 200 Gr X-Treme (Among other things), in .44 Spl with a taper crimp and they perform well.

Bottom line, yes, I would say that crimp is pushing the envelope, especially if you are trying to run full loads.

Regarding plated bullets I have had rotten luck with them. Ended up tossing several hundred. Should have stuck to tried an true jacketed suddenly no more fliers and consistent grouping

 

[Walkalong]

Plated bullets are not suited to all application, such as full blown .44 Mag, but they work very well for a great many applications. I don't understand the folks who just write them off as junk.

 

[Toprudder]

Plated bullets are not suited to all application, such as full blown .44 Mag, but they work very well for a great many applications. I don't understand the folks who just write them off as junk.

I agree. I get great results with them in most semi-auto calibers. I have decent luck with 357mag mid-range loads. But with 44 mag, I’ve had the best results with FMJ.